Whistleblower warned Boeing of flaws in 787 planes that could have ‘devastating consequences’
A whistleblower has come forward Wednesday alleging parts of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner planes were built in an unsafe manner – potentially leading to “devastating consequences.” Richard Cuevas, a mechanic at Strom, a contractor for Boeing manufacturing partner Spirit Aerosystems, claims that he witnessed holes that were improperly drilled into the forward pressure bulkheads of 787 […]
NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps
NBC is bringing a version of famed sportscaster Al Michaels back to the Olympics this summer with an unlikely twist: His voice will be powered by artificial intelligence. NBC announced on Wednesday it will use AI software to recreate Michaels’ voice to deliver daily recaps of the Summer Games for subscribers of its Peacock streaming […]
Prosecutors urge Supreme Court to reject Steve Bannon’s attempt to avoid prison
The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to reject an effort by former Trump aide Steve Bannon to avoid prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction. Bannon, the Biden administration said in a filing, had not met the standard to justify the “extraordinary” exception. A federal judge ruled recently that Bannon must turn […]
What the Supreme Court ruling on social media means
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a decision that could have enormous consequences for the 2024 election, saying the US government can – for now – keep warning social media companies about mis- and disinformation threats it’s seeing online. Although the case was decided narrowly on a technicality and not on the substance of the […]
Italian animation company agrees to $538,000 penalty for ‘apparent violations’ of US sanctions on North Korea
An Italian animation company has agreed to pay the US Treasury Department $538,000 for “apparent violations” of US sanctions against North Korea by doing business with a North Korean state-owned animation studio, the department said Wednesday. It’s the first time Treasury has levied financial penalties related to sanctions on North Korea’s movie and animation industry, […]
ICC convicts al Qaeda-linked leader of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Mali
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al Qaeda-linked leader of crimes against humanity and war crimes that took place in Timbuktu, northern Mali. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, who was a senior member of the Islamic Police, was recruited by al Qaeda leaders, the ICC said in a statement. The […]
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans must save Christmas in ‘Red One’ trailer
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are doing Christmas in summer. Amazon MGM Studios debuted the first trailer for “Red One,” starring Johnson, Evans and J.K. Simmons, who plays Santa Claus. According to the movie’s synopsis, after Santa Claus is kidnapped an E.L.F. Task Force Commander teams up with a bounty hunter for a mission to […]
Former Honduran president sentenced to 45 years in prison on drug trafficking charges
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been sentenced to 45 years in prison and given an $8 million fine by a US judge for drug trafficking offenses. He has previously denied the charges against him and at his sentencing on Wednesday insisted that he is innocent and was “wrongly and unjustly accused.” In March, a jury […]
2024 NBA Draft: How to watch and everything you need to know ahead of historic two-day event
The next wave of NBA talent is ready to take center stage. The 2024 NBA Draft’s two days of action begin on Wednesday, with the Atlanta Hawks set to make the No. 1 overall selection for the first time in the post-1985 Draft lottery era. While there is no generational prospect in the mold of […]
Bloomberg: Supreme Court appears to side with Biden admin in abortion case, according to draft briefly posted on website
The Supreme Court appears poised to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to a document that was erroneously posted on the court’s website briefly Wednesday, according to Bloomberg News. The opinion showed that a majority of the court agreed to dismiss the appeal, according to Bloomberg, which reported that it reviewed a copy […]
Harvard’s antisemitism and anti-Muslim task forces urge the university to act soon
Two presidential task forces formed to recommend how Harvard can combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian activity on campus have spoken: Harvard needs to act now. The two groups issued preliminary reports on Wednesday aimed at restoring the university’s trust with students, faculty and the broader community. The recommendations come after a string of […]
Congressional allies to both candidates brace for mental fitness test to overshadow presidential debate
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill say that one looming question will be hanging over Thursday night’s presidential debate – how both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump address concerns over their age and mental acuity. Democrats want the president’s performance to dispel the GOP-propelled narrative that the 81-year-old […]
‘Nova Knicks’: Mikal Bridges traded from Brooklyn Nets to New York Knicks, adding to existing core of Villanova players
And then there were four ‘Nova Knicks.’ Already boasting three former Villanova University Wildcats – Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo – on their roster, the New York Knicks are expanding their roster of former Villanova players with the reported acquisition of small forward Mikal Bridges. According to sources who spoke to ESPN on […]
Cyndi Lauper never wanted to be pitted against Madonna
Cyndi Lauper is still going strong. The singer and songwriter has a new documentary, she’s playing the Royal Albert Hall in the UK this week, performing at Glastonbury and will kick off a farewell tour later this year. Lauper reflected on her path to success – and some of the challenges she’s faced along the […]
Alex Morgan left off US women’s soccer team roster for Paris Olympics as team undergoes a changing of the guard
US women’s soccer legend Alex Morgan will not be on the team’s roster for the Olympic Games next month in Paris, a symbol of the changing of the guard currently going on inside the women’s national team. Head coach Emma Hayes, who is embarking on her first major tournament in charge of the squad, named […]
Opinion: The ‘bossware’ battle reveals a dystopian reality
Editor’s Note: Jeff Yang is a frequent contributor to CNN Opinion. He co-hosts the podcast “They Call Us Bruce” and is co-author of the bestselling book “RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now” and author of “The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are […]
‘The Last Safe Abortion:’ Photos show a rarely seen side of abortion care work
Sixty years ago this month, a young woman died alone from a self-induced abortion she and her lover had conducted on a motel room floor in Norwich, Connecticut. Her name was Gerri Santoro. Santoro’s death was one of many — all too many — which activists and healthcare workers sought to avoid by legalizing abortions […]
Supreme Court sides with mayor accused of accepting a bribe in latest ruling to limit public anti-corruption laws
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with the former mayor of an Indiana city accused of accepting a bribe in exchange for a towing contract, the latest decision in which the high court has weakened federal anti-corruption laws. James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, was convicted of accepting $13,000 from a trucking company […]
READ: Supreme Court ruling allowing White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as disinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Read the full ruling below:
US new home sales dropped unexpectedly last month
Sales of newly built homes dropped last month as mortgage rates remained elevated. New home sales, which make up only about 10% of the market, fell 11.3% in May from the prior month, to 619,000, according to government data released Wednesday. That was the steepest monthly decline since September 2022 and marks the lowest level […]
Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Of immediate significance, the decision means that the Department of Homeland Security may […]
Kenyan President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill following violent protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests in the country and left at least five people dead. “I concede,” Ruto said. This is a developing story. More to come
Elvis Presley’s actual blue suede shoes are up for auction
When Elvis Presley’s debut album took the charts by storm in 1956, “Blue Suede Shoes” was its opening track. Now, fans have the opportunity to step into the King’s very own blue suede shoes as they go up for grabs at British auction house Henry Aldridge and Son – for an estimated £100,000 to £120,000 […]
Migrant apprehensions have dropped over 40% since Biden announced asylum restrictions, DHS says
The seven-day average of migrant apprehensions has dropped more than 40% to less than 2,400 encounters per day since President Joe Biden’s executive action barring asylum at the US southern border went into effect about three weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security said. Border authorities apprehended about 1,600 migrants along the US southern border […]
Bronny James: Will LeBron James’ son get picked in the NBA Draft?
One of the biggest talking points heading into the 2024 NBA Draft has been the future of Bronny James. The son of NBA legend and all-time leading scorer LeBron James, Bronny entered this year’s draft pool, following one year at the University of Southern California after recovering from a cardiac arrest last summer. Though his […]
How an 80-year-old Judy Garland song became a Pride anthem
It was 1944 when the trolley first started to clang. “The Trolley Song,” a second-act standout from the 1944 movie musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” was sung by Judy Garland in striking Technicolor. It was released back when gay was more commonly understood to mean “happy,” a rainbow was just a weather phenomenon and […]
With ‘Strands,’ the New York Times has found its next hit game
Following the success of Connections and Wordle, the pressure was on for the New York Times to find its next hit game. It didn’t have to look far. Strands, a word search game, is officially joining the newspaper’s portfolio of games Friday following a four-month testing phase in which it garnered millions of players despite […]
Judge sets $10 million bond for second Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl
A second Venezuelan man living in the US illegally and accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl was ordered on Tuesday to be held on a $10 million bond. Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, is one of two men charged with capital murder in Jocelyn Nungaray’s death. The other is Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26. State District Judge Josh Hill […]
Two Adidas employees out in China corruption probe
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Two employees have left Adidas as a result of an ongoing investigation by the German sportswear brand into allegations of corruption in China. Adidas said last week that […]
At 71, Marissa Teijo is the oldest person to compete in Miss Texas USA. She says she hopes to inspire others
Bejeweled and sequined with her hair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA competition, to thunderous applause. “My team told me that I got a standing ovation,” Teijo told CNN. “All I know is that they were cheering.” The […]